Comments on: Dynamic Literacy’s WordBuild: A Review

By: richoe

richoe — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:45:10 +0000

Respected Janice Champell,
immense thanks for guideline of teaching word build
with strategic of foundation. Please touch me from time to time. if my student order ask me questions
I shall answer them to touch yours dynamic literacy
i am science teacher in tibetan refugee school in India. wish to learn more english yours policy for sphere of influence if excellent.
yours sincerely, richoe concrete planned for developing good future citizens of X generation.
thanks.

By: Janice Campbell

Janice Campbell — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 22:15:06 +0000

In reply to Roberts fam.

Hi, Robert,
Since it doesn’t have a literary component, a half credit seems more appropriate, but you may want to double check that with the author of the course, Jerry Bailey (you’ll find a comment and link from him in the comments below).
Enjoy!
Janice

By: Roberts fam

Roberts fam — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:01:39 +0000

Hi Janice,

How would we assign credit to this course? Would it be .5 English credit, or is it substantial enough to award a full credit?

Just curious…..Thanks!

By: Janice Campbell

Janice Campbell — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:19:36 +0000

In reply to Diane.

Hi, Diane,
You could definitely start them together in Foundations, and if you see that it isn’t challenging enough, just move him up. Check out the samples on the Dynamic Literacy site, and see how the boys do with them, and that should help you decide.
I hope you enjoy it– it’s an excellent program!
Janice

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:54:42 +0000

I have two boys who will be going into 6th and 8th grades this fall. My 8th grader struggles with reading. Do you think it would be beneficial to start both boys at the beginning with Foundations? This looks like a great program and I think it would help my boys a lot.

By: Jerry Bailey

Jerry Bailey — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:38:26 +0000

Hi Renee – I’ve already answered your questions directly, but I will answer them again here for the benefit of anyone else in a similar situation. I would start a 5th grader in Foundations 2, especially if they are reading at or above grade level and don’t have learning issues. The prefixes and especially the suffixes are much more difficult in Level 2 than in Level 1, and a 5th grader has likely been exposed to most of those anyway. When you buy any set that include a teacher edition you get a free online account that gives you access to all of the content, so if you find there are some things you’d like to pick up form Level 1, simply log on and print them. To see samples and index pades form all of our products, go to http://www.dynamichomeschool.com/Program-Samples.php

By: Janice Campbell

Janice Campbell — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:51:26 +0000

Hi, Renee-
I’ve forwarded your question to the publisher of the program, and I know he’ll have a good answer for you. Whatever you choose to do, you’re probably right to stick with the flexible approach to avoid burning out a bright student. One of the nicest parts of homeschooling is being able to tailor the curriculum to the student, rather than trying to squash the student into a standard mold. Enjoy the process!
Janice

By: Renee

Renee — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:39:08 +0000

Is this spelling also or would I need something else for that? This year is our first HS year and I have a very bright language girl on my hands. She is 4th grade and we are using Spelling Workout and Wordly Wise 3000 this year. Foundations for her next year – 5th? I know it recommendes one lesson a week but would we be abel to do more to move quicker so she wouldn’t be bored with an easy level (if we find it is too easy at first)?? We are already almost finished with our Spelling for this year because we skip the dilly dally if she “knows the concept”. Suggestions?

By: Janice Campbell

Janice Campbell — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:05:58 +0000

In reply to Kyla McAuliffe.

Dear Kyla,

I always liked having my students study the same material at the same time. They’re able to practice together, and use what they are learning with one another, which can help them retain all the unfamiliar words. If you find that your older daughter wants to move faster through the levels, I’d let her do so. Being able to move at your own pace keeps things interesting, so she may enjoy it more than other vocabulary programs. I hope that helps!

Blessings,
Janice

By: Kyla McAuliffe

Kyla McAuliffe — Sun, 23 May 2010 16:48:14 +0000

I have a 15 yo (going into 10th grade)daughter who just completed WordlyWise level 9, can’t stand Classical Roots Vocabulary, but really needs to have a knowledge of latin. I also have a daughter going into 7th, that has had no vocabulary but is an excellent above avg reader. I was going to get Elements level one, but wondered what your thoughts were on both doing this level (which Dynamic Learning recommends for every beginner regardless of age). I want something kind of fun, that will teach latin and/or greek roots, so my oldest will be prepared in 2 years for a science degree at college and so that my 7th grader will have good options if she also chooses that route. Thank you for your input.